Any thoughts on time frame, hostess, or number of participants? Hope somebody wants to host soon so we get guidelines as I think it may take a little time to get these done...(that was a subtle hint for anyone who might be thinking about hosting this one *smile*)

Kathy G

I might be up to hosting this one but I agree, it will have to be after the new year, I'm still kicking around that other block swap idea I had last month, but don't have everything worked out in my head, yet.

For those who didn't participate in the Fall Color Half Square Triangle Swap, you might want to check out a picture in the Swaps Media Section. My selection is just a sampling and we believe everyone has their squares now. It was a great swap!

I read a great article in to days F & P newsletter. I am sure that most of you receive it as well. However I do not always read through all the articles. I think this may be of interest to some of our new members, Last week Beth asked about washing fabrics, for swaps. Roxana and I both gave our opinions and answered for our fabric swaps and she has been following. This is more about all quilting fabrics. If you want to read follow the above link. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

BTW and a bit off topic, does anyone use the June Taylor ruler/ guides. I looked at some videos and I am wondering what you think about the softness of the guide/ruler. They seam kind of flimsy do they last? can you cut them with the sharp blades? Big question; are they worth the cost? If you have had experiences using them please PM me some information so we don't over ride this thread. I may be interested in the exact eighths ruler. Thanks

HEY y'all, is everyone busy?? I can't believe there are no posts here for 10 days. Thought I'd give a shout out for our 2nd annual winter fabric group and there is 4 spots left in the group 2 of 2" square swap. I see we have a few new members of the swap group. if y'all are interested in any of the running swaps use the links and check out what is happening.

I posted this message on another thread related to the idea of doing a holiday swap with 2 inch squares. I am currently working on cutting the squares for the 2inch swap and they are going super fast. Just wondering if others are interested in the idea of a 2inch square swap for holiday fabric??

This one sounds like fun. It might be cool to pick 4 holidays (Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas) and have everyone do squares for each one-maybe 25 for each and open it up to more folks. Then everyone would have enough to do table runners or a quilt if they chose to go that way.

This one sounds like fun. It might be cool to pick 4 holidays (Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas) and have everyone do squares for each one-maybe 25 for each and open it up to more folks. Then everyone would have enough to do table runners or a quilt if they chose to go that way.

Kathy G

Cute idea Kath G, I think themed fabrics are so much fun to work into a swap. I like the idea of having part for Easter/ Spring fabrics and for the 4th, then a Fall cuts and Holidays. There are some good quick placemat, and table runner patterns that could easily be made from 2" squares. I am not so sure about how many participants as even doing say 25 per theme one would still be cutting 100 in each baggie for 1600, 1800, 2000, or more. I have been keeping tabs on the second group and seems that everyone is cutting away, ans as you say it goes quickly. WE do have a stash of fabrics, all of us. LOL

I posted this message on another thread related to the idea of doing a holiday swap with 2 inch squares. I am currently working on cutting the squares for the 2inch swap and they are going super fast. Just wondering if others are interested in the idea of a 2inch square swap for holiday fabric??

This one sounds like fun. It might be cool to pick 4 holidays (Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas) and have everyone do squares for each one-maybe 25 for each and open it up to more folks. Then everyone would have enough to do table runners or a quilt if they chose to go that way.

Kathy G

Love this idea and would participate gladly! (It's amazing how much stash you discover as you start to cut up these squares for the swaps)

I would be interested in doing this swap. Keep me posted. I fell 4 weeks ago in my apt. and broke my left shoulder in 3 different places. I cannot cut material yet, but maybe by the time this starts I will be able to. Thank you,

i have been watching the 2 inch scrap swap and did not realize that the mail date was in January since I would nt have to mail until after the Holidays I would like to join if there is still a spot open. If I understand right I would be cutting 1600 2 inch squares and bagging them 100 in 16 different baggies. Hope there is still room. Thanks

I would be interested in doing this swap. Keep me posted. I fell 4 weeks ago in my apt. and broke my left shoulder in 3 different places. I cannot cut material yet, but maybe by the time this starts I will be able to. Thank you,

Karen Hollis

Texas Girl

Karen, I hate to hear this. How are you doing? Did you have to have surgery?

Thanks Roxana I had forgot the no more than 2 in 100 the same part. Looking forward to getting started on the squares this weekend. Will be doing some quilting next week with my DD helping her make her first quilt (t-shirt for her DH). Since my Mother passed away in 2000 I have had no one to even talk to about sewing or quilting until I found you guys and now to have my DD wanting to quilt it is all great. If she is going to be serious about this I might do an extra spot in the next swap I am in to help her start a stash. I took a couple days off next week Mon quilting with DD and Tues my quilting and Christmas stuff. With all my projects I should be able to get more than a few suares done.